Kate: What the papers say

Wednesday 31 October 2001 00:00 BST

The Guardian: An almost flawless revival of Cole Porter's 1948 Shakespearebased musical which gives constant, time-suspending pleasure. Michael Blakemore's production gives the action total credibility. In all, just the tonic that London's commercial theatre needs.

The Daily Telegraph: With its blissfully tuneful score, superbly witty lyrics and great charge of Broadway energy, this show shines like a beacon in a capital afflicted by fear and self-doubt. A dazzling evening of infectious pleasure that makes you go "Wow!".

The Independent: Watching this blissful musical you keep thinking it can't get any better than this, but then it does. Cole Porter's musical, full of sexy wit and impishly erotic choreography, has no message of any kind but its sassy showbiz knowingness.

The Times: Packed with super songs, this is a showstopping classic American musical complete with terrific, extravagant American leads. Stylish, witty and sophisticated, what better show to bring Londoners and tourists thronging back to the theatre.

The Daily Mail: Broadway's spirit and resilience is defined in this joyous revival of one of the great musicals, with a treasure trove of Cole Porter's popular hits. Its American stars delectably perform the show's varying styles of vaudeville, jazz, operatic lyricism and comic patter. You'll love every minute.